The Old Folks Home

[Wisher1000]

I was voluntold to work holidays, extra shifts, ballgames, etc. for years and years. I finally am at a point that I don't have to do it anymore and I don't. This is not because of my attitude about seniority, but because I just can't hold up to do it any more. I have had many weekends where I went to work at 11pm for a midnight shift on three or four hours of sleep, got off patrol at 8am, reported for my parade post at 9am, worked the parade until I had to report to another intersection at 10am. I (we, I was not the only one, it was nearly every off duty officer on the force) would direct traffic for three or four hours (depending on the time of kickoff) then report to the stadium to work a section at the game. I would then return to my intersection at five minutes till the end of the game to direct the traffic as everyone left. Keep in mind that all the while, I was dealing with people who were excited, drunk, irritated, lost, drunk, children, elderly, drunk, angry, frustrated, drunk, kind, rude... and did I mention, drinking? We stayed on the post game intersection until the traffic was back to somewhat of a normal level, then I could go home, or to the closest couch, to grab a couple of hours before I had to be back at HQ for my next shift which ended at 8am the next morning, BUT not before being stopped by one exausted little old lady and her husband who approached me as I was just about to pull away by saying, "We're sorry to bother you, but we can't seem to find our car." Yes, ma'am, I'll help you........


I worked as the manager of a retail pet shop right out of college. In that position, I (like SCG) would work on Saturdays so that my part time, college student, employees could be off to go to the games, concerts, and other events, but in return, I expected them to be there when I needed them. I was strict, but fair. Kinda' like I am with my kids, now!

I will be sitting with my sister all day today, Happy New Year, Old Folks!

 

[JD4570]

CC ,I have a name for dogs that attack my livestock.....dead. I'll admit I love dogs and have even been in tears as I looked through the sights.....but I still pulled the trigger. My neighbors know my policy on the issue. I'm glad that your neighbor payed for the birds.

I'm praying for everybody affected by the crazy weather. We've had small tornadoes in the area then only have the temps drop into the thirties.......



Well I woke back up folks.....snicker....Happy New Year!

 

[Wisher1000]

Well, Hello, JD! Great to see you here. Happy New Year to you!

 

[JD4570]

I was wondering, what are some ya'lls plan s for the new year? I'm gonna get back to working here on the farm....I've neglected it now for over three years . No more of that!

Ahem, Happy New Year Wisher.

 

[Wisher1000]

I will be driving to Birmingham (an hour away) in a few minutes to sit with my sister all day. She has been in the hospital for over 100 days but is making progress in baby steps. She has been off the ventilator since Christmas eve and is starting to take in fluids by mouth (as opposed to by tube.)

 

[Bunnylady]

Wishing you a safe journey, Wisher, and praying for healing for your sister.

 

[vehve]

Sounds like she's a fighter Wisher, all the best to you and your sis.

 

[dsqard]

Happy New Year to everyone on the old folks home! I am sorry to the people who have lost chickens and happy for the ones who have chicks hatching! We had a predator event earlier in the fall that took me down to just six hens and then one more visit from ???? to leave me with three hens. So far those three are hanging in there. I still have no idea what it was. It almost looked like a dog attack because there were so many killed in the pen and left. I am looking forwards to getting new chicks and poults in the spring. I think I am just going to order chicks and poults instead of hatching. I am tired of dealing with the wait for not great results. I have been on Porter's a few times thinking of ordering for June. I might just put in the order. I missed having fresh turkey this year for the holidays.
Today I am going to keep working on my current quilt project and staying inside mostly. It is pretty cold here, probably won't get above 20 degrees. It is supposed to "warm up" later next week into the 30's. It would be nice to at least get out of the teens.

 

[chickadoodles]

So sorry to all who have lost birds and yes like dsqard said congrats to all who have new ones.

Wisher sending prayers for you and your sister.

Al and Scg sorry for all the snow. Al I also hope things go better for you this new year.

We have had company coming and going for the holidays. I got a laptop to take with us on road trips in the RV.

dsqard I think Meyer is still selling pullets. That is why I bought them, just tired of waiting for hatches and I sold my bators. lol
dsqard your quilt is beautiful!

Ron sorry about your neighbor.

 

[Bunnylady]

Exquisite.